Data Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Data Engineer to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes to ingest, transform, and enrich large volumes of chemical and biological threat data from diverse sources.
• Implement and optimize data architecture to support data quality, validation, and enrichment workflows.
• Integrate data from existing data lakes and external systems via APIs, ensuring interoperability and data consistency across the enterprise.
• Develop and maintain robust metadata management and data catalog systems to facilitate data discovery, lineage tracking, and governance.
• Collaborate with software developers, AI/ML engineers, and stakeholders to support advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and knowledge graph construction.
• Implement data partitioning, classification, and access control strategies to comply with NIST SP 800-171 and DoD security requirements.
• Automate data quality assessments, error detection, and remediation processes; generate data quality reports and support continuous improvement.
• Support the integration of legacy data, resolving inconsistencies and standardizing formats to align with current data standards and ontologies.
• Participate in Agile sprints, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews; contribute to technical documentation and data management plans.
• Assist in knowledge transfer and training activities, including the development of user guides and best practices for data management.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Secret or higher security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• 3-8 years of experience in data engineering, data integration, or ETL development in cloud or enterprise environments.
• Proficiency with data engineering tools and languages (e.g., SQL, Python, Spark, or similar).
• Experience building and managing scalable data pipelines and ETL workflows.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or similar) and cloud-native data services.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, data partitioning, and data architecture best practices.
• Experience with metadata management, data cataloging, and data governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with data security, encryption, and access control mechanisms.
• Experience working in Agile development environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Master's degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience implementing data architectures and federated data access models.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity and data governance standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-171, STIG, RMF).
• Experience with data quality assessment tools and automated data validation frameworks.
• Experience integrating data from classified environments (e.g., SIPR, JWICS).
• Knowledge of advanced search and indexing technologies (e.g., vector/semantic search, LLMs).
• Knowledge of modern database platforms (e.g. Postgres (preferred), MongoDb, MySQL, Neo4j)
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and container security best practices.
• Experience developing and maintaining knowledge graphs and ontologies.
• Prior experience supporting government or defense-related data projects.

Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

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